Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is pretty close but the CX3 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX3 was manufactured 3 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the CX3 grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the CX3 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The CX3 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.